Four Indicted in Connection with Federal Clashes During Minneapolis Protests

Sat Feb 14 2026 05:57:26 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Federal charges have been filed against four individuals in Minneapolis related to violent protests and threats against law enforcement, including an assault on an Immigration officer.

In Minneapolis, four people have been indicted following violent clashes with federal officers during protests against immigration policies. Claire Louise Feng is accused of biting off an immigration officer's fingertip during an altercation, while three others face charges related to threats made against FBI agents after personal information was leaked. The incidents occurred amidst ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the area, prompting both legal action and a significant public backlash.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four individuals have been indicted on federal charges linked to violent confrontations with federal officers in Minneapolis during protests surrounding immigration enforcement. Among those charged is Claire Louise Feng, 27, accused of assaulting a federal officer by biting off a portion of an immigration officer’s fingertip during a protest on January 24, provoked by the shooting death of Alex Pretti by ICE agents.

According to the indictment, Feng allegedly tackled the officer who was trying to arrest another protester, leading to the injury. The situation escalated quickly, and as explained in sworn statements, the federal agents had to abandon their vehicles during protests, leaving behind equipment that was subsequently vandalized and robbed.

Alongside Feng, three others were charged concerning threats made against FBI personnel following a breach at their vehicles. Brenna Marie Doyle, 18, from Spokane, Washington, faces severe allegations for leaving threats over voicemail toward an FBI agent and their family. Additionally, James Patrick Lyons, 45, and Jose Alberto Ramirez, 29, have been charged with interstate transmission of threats targeting FBI staff, allegedly sending threatening text messages to them.

The incidents not only highlight the escalating tensions amid ongoing protests but also raise questions regarding the safety of federal agents involved in immigration enforcement. Legal representatives for the accused are determined to challenge the legitimacy of the charges, particularly Feng's defense, which cites prior misconduct allegations against ICE agents as a part of their strategy. As the cases progress, the repercussions of such instances of civil unrest continue to unfold in the community.